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The plasma bolts fired by the Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon are teardrop shaped, similar to normal plasma rounds, and fly in a straight trajectory. The bolts are extremely powerful, easily capable of destroying UNSC craft ranging from [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s to [[UNSC frigate]]s.<ref name="ark">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="storm">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref> The weapon is incredibly accurate even at extreme ranges.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | The plasma bolts fired by the Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon are teardrop shaped, similar to normal plasma rounds, and fly in a straight trajectory. The bolts are extremely powerful, easily capable of destroying UNSC craft ranging from [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s to [[UNSC frigate]]s.<ref name="ark">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="storm">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref> The weapon is incredibly accurate even at extreme ranges.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | ||
A T-27 AA battery can be quickly assembled using modules transported by [[ | A T-27 AA battery can be quickly assembled using modules transported by [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]]. This makes them easier to deploy in the field than many other Covenant weapons platforms, including the bulkier [[Cheru-pattern Tyrant|Type-38 "Tyrant" AA cannon]], and ideal for narrow gorges or dense cityscapes.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} AA batteries are often supplemented by multiple [[Ogab'd-pattern anti-aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraiths]] nearby.{{Ref/Reuse|ark}}{{Ref/Reuse|storm}} | ||
== Design details == | == Design details == | ||
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File:1216012025_Anti-Aircraft_Battery.jpg|A Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon on a hill in Voi, Kenya. | File:1216012025_Anti-Aircraft_Battery.jpg|A Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon on a hill in Voi, Kenya. | ||
File:Mantis_2.jpg|A rear view of a T-27 AAC, showing how the emplacement's legs adjust to terrain. | File:Mantis_2.jpg|A rear view of a T-27 AAC, showing how the emplacement's legs adjust to terrain. | ||
File:Phantom Construction.jpg|The Covenant use a [[ | File:Phantom Construction.jpg|The Covenant use a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] to construct Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannons. | ||
File:H3 E3 Shootdown.jpg|A Longsword interceptor shot down by a T-27 AAC. | File:H3 E3 Shootdown.jpg|A Longsword interceptor shot down by a T-27 AAC. | ||
File:Covenant Anti-Air gun.jpg|A Mantis AA battery firing. | File:Covenant Anti-Air gun.jpg|A Mantis AA battery firing. | ||